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Some day the author of a long article that makes it to the front page of HN is going to leave a single, short sentence in the middle of the sixth paragraph from
by karaterobot 4y ago
Some day the author of a long article that makes it to the front page of HN is going to leave a single, short sentence in the middle of the sixth paragraph from the end, that says "If you've read this far, leave a comment with the word 'elephant' in it."
When that happens, watch the thread and wait to see how many comments are posted before somebody notices the elephant in the room.
- chitowneats 4y agoHN is a not intended to be a place for rehashed discussion where everyone is already familiar with the relevant information. Reading the article should be considered essential criteria for commenting here. I don't recommend that dang and others attempt to enforce this. Just that there be appropriate room for the chiding of those who comment without reading. Edit: Apologies, I meant to to reply to the comment below. I agree wholeheartedly with what you've said.